Escalating Depression Trends in Australia: An Analysis of Increasingly Severe Mental Health Challenges

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10.2991/978-2-38476-295-8_15How to use a DOI?

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Depression; Australia; ARIMA model; Forecast; AI

Abstract

Since the 1990s, depression has been a prevalent mental health issue in Australian society, causing significant harm to its people. This study utilizes data from authoritative health and statistical agencies, employing ARIMA models to forecast Australia’s depression rates, severity, and approximate suicide probabilities among depression patients. The forecasts indicate that Australia’s depression situation is expected to worsen over the next decade. According to model predictions, the proportion of the population in Australia suffering from depression will remain around 4.6% overall in the future. However, with the growth of the total population in Australia, the absolute number of people with depression will be visibly increasing, leading to a rise in the number of depression-related suicides. However, the development of artificial intelligence technology may significantly help alleviate Australia’s persistently high depression rates. The Australian government should continuously increase funding for mental health services to ensure more people can access timely and appropriate mental health support. This includes funding for public and private mental health services, such as psychotherapy, counseling, and mental health hotlines. Efforts should also be made to raise public awareness of depression and other mental health issues, reducing the stigma and discrimination associated with these problems. These activities include mental health education in schools, communities, and workplaces.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Shixin Yang
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/10/21
TI  - Escalating Depression Trends in Australia: An Analysis of Increasingly Severe Mental Health Challenges
BT  - Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Public Administration, Health and Humanity Development (PAHHD 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 119
EP  - 128
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-295-8_15
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-295-8_15
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